The seventh overall pick in the 2023 has landed in Philadelphia much sooner than anticipated. Matvei Michkov has signed his entry-level contract with the Flyers and join the team for the 2024-25 NHL season. While it's a big win the front office was able to get him to North America two years before originally expected, … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions with Matvei Michkov’s Arrival
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Where Does Nic Deslauriers Fit In On The Flyers’ Roster?
The Philadelphia Flyers had a pretty underwhelming offseason that they managed to sweep under the rug when they signed Matvei Michkov to his entry-level contract two years ahead of schedule. One of the stories that has emerged from his arrival in North America was that the front office showed him videos of veteran enforcer Nic … Continue reading Where Does Nic Deslauriers Fit In On The Flyers’ Roster?
Can The Flyers Maintain Their “Culture” Next Season?
The Philadelphia Flyers underwent a leadership change during the 2023 offseason when Danny Briere was officially given the reins of the organization joined by new president Keith Jones and governor Dan Hilferty. The trio wasn't afraid to openly pander to a beaten down fanbase, and their efforts, backed by their "former Flyer" status have worked … Continue reading Can The Flyers Maintain Their “Culture” Next Season?
Is Danny Briere at Fault for Cutter Gauthier and Alexei Kolosov?
The Philadelphia Flyers just had one of their biggest victories in recent franchise history when 19-year-old Russian sensation Matvei Michkov made the journey to Philadelphia! Despite the fact he signed his entry-level contract nearly a month ago and rumors have suggested he's joining the Flyers for the last two or three months, fans celebrated particularly … Continue reading Is Danny Briere at Fault for Cutter Gauthier and Alexei Kolosov?
What Does the Word “Rebuild” Actually Mean to the Flyers?
"Rebuild" is a word that has been beat to death, reanimated, and beat to death again by the Philadelphia Flyers over the last decade. After Ron Hextall relied upon it for years, Danny Briere's regime has unburied it, dusted it off, and picked right back up on the soapbox where Hextall left off. Though, after … Continue reading What Does the Word “Rebuild” Actually Mean to the Flyers?
Konecny vs Tippett vs Foerster vs Farabee vs Brink vs Michkov: The Battle of the Flyers’ Wingers
As the 2024 NHL offseason slows to a crawl and the dog days of summer are in full swing, even through all the inactivity, the Flyers considered themselves winners as they managed to bring 19-year-old Matvei Michkov to North America two years ahead of schedule. While he presence is a big plus, it throws quite … Continue reading Konecny vs Tippett vs Foerster vs Farabee vs Brink vs Michkov: The Battle of the Flyers’ Wingers
Top 5: Flyers Most Likely to Disappoint in 2024-25
The Philadelphia Flyers didn't exactly wow anyone with their underwhelming 2024 offseason. They chose to more or less run back the exact same team that had a late-season tailspin and missed out on an almost guaranteed playoff spot because of it. So what are they looking for from the roster during the 2024-25 season? It … Continue reading Top 5: Flyers Most Likely to Disappoint in 2024-25
Philadelphia Flyers State of the Union 2024
When Danny Briere and Keith Jones took over last summer, they promised a rebuild. Then they spent the entire season attempting to compete for a playoff spot. While they ultimately fell short of their goal, it seemed like progress was on the horizon. But they stuck to their "rebuilding" guns yet did virtually nothing to … Continue reading Philadelphia Flyers State of the Union 2024
Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions After the 2024 Offseason
The 2024 NHL offseason is more or less in the books as July drags on and the fun and excitement of the draft and free agency are in the rearview. As the dust settles, the Philadelphia Flyers look nearly identical to the 2023-24 version of themselves which has sparked more questions than answers. Number 5: … Continue reading Top 5: Burning Flyers Questions After the 2024 Offseason
Flyers and Ducks Remain Optimal Trade Partners
Even as the busiest time of the 2024 NHL offseason has passed, there are still a few loose end storylines across the league that have yet to reach a conclusion. On the east coast, the Flyers have virtually no cap space left even after an inactive summer. And on the west coast, there's the Anaheim … Continue reading Flyers and Ducks Remain Optimal Trade Partners